Frugal Average Bicyclist
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Blog posts on biking, bicycles, bicycle accessories and tool reviews, bike repair and sweet rides. This is a place for the riders who do not have a lot to spend or are not allowed to spend too much on cycling and remain married. The goal here is to help you keep cycling on a budget.
Frugal Average Bicyclist
6M ago
Last Updated on September 30, 2023 by FAB Jim The Cyclist Raleigh is one of the most iconic bicycle brands with a history that goes all the way back to 1888. It was founded by Frank Bowden who bought Woodhead and Angois and changed the name to The Raleigh Cycle Company. Manufacturing was based in Nottingham ..read more
Frugal Average Bicyclist
6M ago
Last Updated on September 17, 2023 by FAB Jim The Cyclist A friend of mine recently brought over a Trek 820 with SRAM 3.0 shifters and derailleurs. Bike could no longer shift at the rear derailleur. Upon inspection I found the mount for the B-tension screw had broken and the screw was lost. So, I ..read more
Frugal Average Bicyclist
7M ago
Last Updated on August 27, 2023 by FAB Jim The Cyclist E-bikes are becoming more and more popular. It’s becoming very common for me to see somebody riding by at a fast rate without pedaling. When I was in Door County WI it seemed like half the rental bikes I saw were e-bikes. I’m a ..read more
Frugal Average Bicyclist
7M ago
Last Updated on August 20, 2023 by FAB Jim The Cyclist Italian bicycle company that is named after Ottavio Bottecchia, the first Italian cyclist to win the Tour de France in 1924. He would also win the Tour in 1925. The company’s history goes back to 1924 when it was started by Teodoro Carnielli. The ..read more
Frugal Average Bicyclist
7M ago
Last Updated on August 18, 2023 by FAB Jim The Cyclist I was looking for a new bike for my daughter and decided to go with a comfort style. She previously had a girl’s mountain bike and didn’t seem comfortable on it. She was only good for short rides. Really glad I found this great ..read more
Frugal Average Bicyclist
7M ago
Last Updated on August 13, 2023 by FAB Jim The Cyclist When tuning up your rear derailleur, one of the things you will often want to check is the alignment of your hanger. This is especially important if your shifting went bad after some sort of crash. If your hanger is bent, you won’t be ..read more
Frugal Average Bicyclist
8M ago
Last Updated on July 26, 2023 by FAB Jim The Cyclist The Tourney derailleur is at the bottom of the Shimano lineup, so not many people think of it as that great. But I think it might be one of the best derailleurs ever made for its purpose. It is very common now for entry ..read more
Frugal Average Bicyclist
8M ago
Last Updated on July 16, 2023 by FAB Jim The Cyclist My friend wanted to save a few dollars on a new hybrid bike for his daughter and landed on the Gravity Dutch from Bikes Direct. I of course offered up my services to help put it together and get it tuned up. They shipped ..read more
Frugal Average Bicyclist
8M ago
Last Updated on July 12, 2023 by FAB Jim The Cyclist Zeus is the only company that I know of that made bikes and almost all the parts. They made frames, brakes, derailleurs, pedals, cranks, seatposts… I think this really sets them apart from other bike companies in history. They seem to be rare in ..read more
Frugal Average Bicyclist
9M ago
Last Updated on July 8, 2023 by FAB Jim The Cyclist For many cyclists Campagnolo is a bit of a mystery, a legend most aren’t fully familiar with. It has been a long time since Campy was commonly offered on new bikes which means people don’t see it very often on newer bikes. I recently ..read more